With each step, the updated Nike Free sole expands and contracts in all directions, following the natural motion of your foot.

Targeted Stability

A 3D-printing-enhanced upper provides targeted areas of durability, breathability and stability right where you need them.

Secure Fit

A half-sleeve design with Flywire cables and stretch bands provides a locked-in fit during intense workouts—while still providing easy on and off.

More Details

No-sew overlays for durability

Heel counter helps improve stability

One-piece foam sole is comfortable and extremely lightweight

Foam insole follows the curve of your foot

Rubber sections at the toe and heel provide durable traction

Nike Free Origins

After learning that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot, three of Nike's most innovative and creative employees set out to develop a shoe that felt natural and weightless, similar to bare feet. The team spent four years studying the biomechanics of runners' feet in motion. The results yielded a profound understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, allowing Nike designers to build an unconventional and flexible running shoe from the inside out.